Al Faraj S. Antagonism of the anticoagulant effect of warfarin caused by the use of Commiphora molmol as a herbal medication: a case report. Ann Trop Med Parasitol 2005;99:219-20. View abstract. Application of Myrrh extract is an effective treatment to treat joint pain including osteoarthritis. Analgesic property of Myrrh not only effective to control pain in the joints also reduces the stiffness. Thus, patients with mild osteoarthritis get benefitted by application of Myrrh oil. Myrrh extract consists of sufficient amount of calcium which helps to maintain bone health. 6. Anticancer Tinctures are herbs extracted into an alcoholic solution. They are created by soaking herbs (officially called the macerate) into an alcoholic liquid (officially called the menstruum).

As a wash it is good for spongy gums, ulcerated throat and aphthous stomatitis, and the tincture is also applied to foul and indolent ulcers. Myrrh tree resin has been valued since ancient times for its medicinal, cosmetic, aromatic and spiritual applications. Gold, Frankincense and Myrrh were famously given to the baby Jesus by the Magi, so valuable was this resin considered. To this day, Myrrh is still used in incense formulas used to “smudge” catholic churches. Myrrh is considered a powerful decongestant. Diffusing Myrrh essential oil in an aromatherapy oil burner can clear excessive mucus and provide relief from coughs, colds, bronchitis and asthma. 14. Muscle Ache Extract of Myrrh consists of good amount of bioactive phytochemical furanodienes which actually has the strength to ease headache. Research conducted in both male and female participants reported that Myrrh help to reduce the pain score of the subjects with a headache. Research also described that a minimum dose of Myrrh is quite effective to manage headache. 2. Relieve pain They are also ‘easier’ to take. Instead of taking time to brew up an infusion three times a day, a measure of tincture can be added to cold water and drunk as needed.Still, more studies are needed to determine whether myrrh oil can treat persistent Lyme infections. An essential oil can be rubbed directly on the chest and throat to relieve the symptoms of bronchitis, or diluted with water or other base and applied directly to sores, bruises, and open wounds. Side Effects and Possible Interactions of Myrrh Essential oils can help with symptoms of a poison ivy rash, including pain, itchiness, and swelling. Learn about the most effective oils and how to… READ MORE

Myrrh oil may have benefits like killing bacteria or protecting oral health, but more research is needed. To try it, mix it with a carrier oil and apply it to the skin or inhale the aroma. You can also buy products like mouthwash or ointments that contain it. Avoid applying the oil to sensitive areas, including your eyes and inner ears. Wash your hands with soapy water after handling essential oils to avoid accidental exposure to delicate areas. Inhaling The Plant List. 2013. Version 1.1. Published on the Internet: http://www.theplantlist.org/. Accessed on February 24, 2014. Up to 5 m high and 1.5 m wide. The leaves are oblong to oval and have 3 leaflets per leaf. Each leaflet is about 1 cm long That’s because the first thing myrrh does when introduced orally is to neutralize all of the germs that cause foul, odorous, bad breath. Halitosis, which are bad breath causing bacterium, are almost completely destroyed when myrrh is used in oral hygiene.

Myrrh benefits many other skin conditions, including; weeping eczema, bedsores, boils, acne and deeply chapped skin.

Myrrh gum has often been claimed to reduce the symptoms of indigestion, ulcers, colds, cough, asthma, respiratory congestion, arthritis, and cancer. [10] Religious ritual [ edit ] In Ancient Egypt and Punt (Horn of Africa) [ edit ] You can add 3–4 drops of myrrh oil to a diffuser to distribute the oil as a fine mist into the surrounding air. Additionally, in one test-tube study, myrrh oil alone inhibited 43–61% of the growth of five fungi that cause skin conditions, including ringworm and athlete’s foot ( 17). Myrrh has antimicrobial properties and is used internally to stimulate macrophage action in the bloodstream. Dosage and Administration Habitat: Native to Ethiopia, Somalia, the eastern Mediterranean, and the Arabian Peninsula. This tree prefers desert regions.

A recent study found that burning Myrrh in incense form can kill airborne bacteria by up to 68 percent. Additionally, in test tube studies it has been found that Myrrh essential oil is highly effective against several different types of infectious bacteria, including some that are resistant to drugs. A test-tube study on 247 different essential oil combinations found that myrrh oil mixed with sandalwood oil was especially effective at killing microbes that infect skin wounds ( 20).